Author, Speaker & Mental Health Advocate
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Creating space where faith and mental health meet, pain is honored, and healing can begin.
Proverbs 31 Ministries Devotional
"There was a time when someone spoke Psalm 27:13 over me, praying “that I would see the goodness of the LORD In the land of the living.” Not just someday in heaven. Not just once I was free from the pain of this world. Here. In the middle of the brokenness I was drowning in."
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Messenger Movement Podcast
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Jesus and Therapy on Moody Radio
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From Trauma to Transformed in Christ
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Hope for the Moment Podcast
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Grow + Go Podcast
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Book Clubs: Why Not Make Jesus and Therapy Your Next Book??
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Jesus and Therapy invites readers into a heartfelt exploration of faith and mental health, making it an ideal choice for book club discussions. With its raw honesty and meaningful insights, this book empowers readers to:
- Confront and dismantle misconceptions surrounding Christian perspectives on anxiety and depression.
- Reflect on personal and collective trauma within faith communities and discover paths to healing.
- Build stronger, more intentional relationships by practicing healthy boundaries with fellow believers.
- Explore the interplay between faith and mental illness, acknowledging the limits of prayer alone in addressing mental health challenges.
- Appreciate the invaluable role of individuals facing mental health struggles in shaping and enriching the body of Christ.
- Rediscover a God who offers unconditional love and acceptance, even in our most vulnerable moments.
Perfect for fostering connection and inspiring deep, thought-provoking conversations, Jesus and Therapy bridges the gap between spiritual and emotional wellness, guiding readers toward resilience, understanding, and a profound relationship with God. Book clubs will find this narrative both illuminating and transformational, sparking the dialogue we all need.
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* A Free 1 Hour Zoom Call with Author for Group Discussion
* A Comprehensive Discussion Guide PDF
* A Free Signed Copy of Jesus and Therapy along with other Freebies!!
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*Winner of Christlit Book Award and Finalist for Christlit Book of the Year.
*Winner of 2 Goody Business Book Awards.
#1 NEW RELEASE in Christian Counseling, Pastoral Counseling, Christian Social Justice Issues, and Religious Counseling on Amazon.
#1 BEST SELLER in Christian Counseling, Religious Counseling, Pastoral Counseling, and Christian Social Justice Issues.
Tabitha Yates knows firsthand the shadows that mental health struggles can cast, especially within a church setting. During a particularly dark period of her life, she found that the sanctuary she hoped would provide refuge often deepened her pain, leaving her feeling abandoned and unseen. Her own journey through depression, anxiety, and a suicide attempt has uniquely equipped her to understand and assist others who find themselves in similar situations, as well as to guide church leaders in providing meaningful support to their struggling members. Now, Yates works as a mental health advocate to combat common myths surrounding mental health and encourage unifying, healing dialogue within the Christian community.
In Jesus and Therapy: Bridging the Gap Between Faith and Mental Health, Yates combines insights from psychology, personal experience, and Scripture to offer practical steps for confronting and healing trauma. This book is a beacon for those who feel lost in their faith while grappling with mental health challenges. It provides pastors and faith leaders with the tools to approach these struggles with empathy and understanding, while additionally serving as a valuable resource for mental health professionals.
Jesus and Therapy will help readers:
- Learn how to address and counter the misconceptions that surround Christian experiences of anxiety and depression
- Find ways to address trauma and recover from the wounds inflicted by others within the faith community
- Establish healthy boundaries and navigate relationships with fellow believers
- Acknowledge that mental illness, like physical ailments, cannot always be solved with faith alone
- Discover how individuals battling mental health challenges play a crucial role in the body of Christ
- Reconnect with a God who loves and accepts you unconditionally.
About Me
About Tabitha Yates
Tabitha Yates is a bestselling author, speaker, and mental health advocate who’s passionate about helping people heal. Her debut book Jesus and Therapy: Bridging the Gap Between Faith and Mental Health dives into the messy, beautiful space where faith meets emotional wellness. Known online as The Redeemed Mama, Tabitha shares her journey of surviving trauma, spiritual abuse, and mental health challenges to remind others they’re not alone—and that healing is possible. She’s been featured on Yahoo News, MSN, Relevant Magazine, The Mighty; and heard on In the Market with Janet Parshall, The Bob Dutko Show, The Messenger Movement Podcast, Renew You Podcast and more, reaching millions with her honest, hope-filled message. Tabitha’s all about breaking stigma, embracing vulnerability, and showing how faith isn’t a substitute for healing—it’s the foundation.
This thoughtful and compassionate book is for anyone who has felt like an unfit or second-class Christian
due to mental health stigmatization from the Christian community. Tabitha has written a deeply personal
story that invites the reader into the truth about oneself (valued beyond words by Jesus) and the
possibility of healing. The sections titled “Jesus and Therapy” can easily be integrated into therapy with
clients who may be struggling with their faith, painful church experiences and spiritual abuse. Tabitha is a
clear, strong voice of advocacy for mental health in the church just when it is needed most.
-Michelle Caulk, PhD, licensed counselor; Director of Clinical Experiences at Huntington University;
Master Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Clinician; and co-author of Healing Out Loud: How to
Embrace God’s Love When You Don’t Like Yourself
“The Bible tells us that we will have trouble in life, but mental illness is something many Christians feel they should be able to overcome with faith. And when they cannot overcome it, they struggle with their belief system, which is why Tabitha’s book is so powerful. It offers a fresh and practical way to address mental illness without shame by guiding the reader to solutions to their struggles, while leaning on Jesus for their hope. Tabitha Yates' book is one that all Christians can benefit from reading, whether they have struggled with their mental health or not. Because it gives insight and understanding in how to truly love and support those struggling in a hopeful and authentic way. “-Quinn Kelly, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Host of Renew You Podcast on Air 1 & K-Love Radio
"Jesus and Therapy is a resource, a tool belt must have, and a resuscitation to the soul. It breathes hope, peace and clarity into what can be a wildly overwhelming, often isolating, sometimes even debilitating conversation. Thankful for Tabitha's bravery, the wisdom she shares directly drawn from Truth and the life-giving practices gifted through this book! It's a must read!" -Tamra Andress, 6x Best Selling Author, International Speaker, Top .3% Globally Seasoned Podcaster, Founder of F.I.T.. in Faith Media
"Every pastor and church leader needs to read this book. As the author recounts the traumatic experiences she endured in church as a young person, I was both heartbroken and appalled by the depth of spiritual abuse she faced in a place that should have offered safety and support. Thankfully, her powerful story doesn’t end there. Through therapy and a genuine relationship with God, she found healing and redemption. Her journey offers not only hope but also practical wisdom—equipping readers to better recognize the signs of abuse and respond with compassion, both within the church and beyond."
- Pastor's Wives Tell All- Authors, Speakers, Podcasters
“Between her unabashed willingness to delineate the unseen depths of trauma, mental health, and faith,
and her writing that is all at once visceral, relatable, and witty; Tabitha is a true rarity. Her words are the
unspoken truths of millions.”
—Sophia San Filippo, managing editor of Love What Matters
“For those hanging on by a thread, feeling alone, and lost in the darkness of their struggles with anxiety
and depression, Tabitha can relate. She uses her story in a powerful way to throw out a rope of hope to
those in desperate need. This resource is one the church will be able to add to their libraries, small groups,
and life-changing ministries to help believers who are depressed walk their road of restoration and
healing.”
—Caris Snider, speaker, podcaster, and author of the Anxiety Elephants series and Car Line Mom: 100
Days of Encouragement
“As a leader in a local church, I am profoundly grateful for Tabitha taking this tender and delicate subject of mental health and the church, head on. This book, told through the lens of her personal story, is desperately needed. I came to this book, eager to learn, both as someone who regularly walks with others through various battles with mental health, trauma, and abuse, and as someone who has personally wrestled with depression in seasons of my life. These insights, rooted in love and truth, will bring hope, and a way forward for many who have felt trapped in these confusing murky waters where faith and mental health battles intersect.” -Jennica Conklin, Church Planter, Pastor at The Vine Church
"In all my years of being a therapist, I've never encountered a more valuable read when it comes to addressing the myth that mental illness is due to a lack of faith in God. Tabitha Yates is brave enough to confront the limitations of the church in managing mental health issues. Her words of wisdom, unfortunately gleaned from her own traumatic experiences, have helped many of my clients who've suffered at the hands of (mostly) well-meaning church leaders. These clients found validation and freedom after learning that they were not alone in their struggle. Anxiety and depression are NOT due to a lack of faith or a sinful life, as many in the church have suggested. She says it all when she says, "It's okay to need Jesus AND a therapist." Guilt and shame are common among those with mental illness, and Tabitha hits the nail right on the head when she explains that these feelings do not come from God. She holds nothing back as she uses her own troubling past and her journey to healing as a guide to overcoming damaging messages that are handed down under the guise of religion. She ventures where few have dared to reassure her readers that God does indeed care about them and their emotional problems.”
-Jennifer Nuss, MA, LPC
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